Provisional oxygen storage/release system

   In this project, students will explore kinetics of oxygen storage/release, encapsulation methods, and stability testing.  The long-term goal is a provisional oxygen delivery system.  This interdisciplinary opportunity is for students majoring in biochemistry, chemistry, materials/polymer science, and chemical or biomedical engineering.  


  To be considered, you must submit a current resume and transcript, in the "Transcript" section of the application. Merge your resume and transcript into a single document (e.g., one PDF) and upload that file.  If necessary, a short interview may be used to make the final selection.

Name of research group, project, or lab
Bermudez group
Why participate in this opportunity?

     Students will obtain hands-on experience in an interdisciplinary project that ranges from fundamental protein studies to applied materials science.  
 

Logistics Information:
Subject Category
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Student ranks applicable
Sophomore
Junior
Student qualifications

    1. Relevant major (Chem or Biochem, Chem Eng or Biomed Eng)
    2. Motivated to learn and to contribute intellectually to the research topic.
    3. Ability to commit to a consistent schedule throughout the semester.
    4. Experience in wet lab skills is highly desired.
 

Time commitment
5-7 h/wk
8-10 h/wk
Position Types and Compensation
Credit for Research and Teaching
Unpaid - Volunteer
Number of openings
1
Techniques learned

    1. Protein substrate binding/release studies
    2. UV-vis spectroscopy
    3. Liposome formulation
    4. Optical microscopy, possibly fluorscence microscopy
 

Project start
April 1, 2026 or earlier
Contact Information:
Mentor
bermudez@umass.edu
Principal Investigator
Name of project director or principal investigator
Harry Bermudez
Email address of project director or principal investigator
bermudez@umass.edu
1 sp. | 14 appl.
Time commitment
5-7 h/wk (+1)
5-7 h/wk8-10 h/wk
Subject Category
Chemical Engineering (+3)
Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyBiomedical EngineeringChemical EngineeringChemistry